To apply, submit the following materials as one PDF file:

• a cover letter discussing your interest in and fit for the position
• curriculum vitae
• a statement of teaching philosophy and experience
• evidence of teaching excellence

In addition, two (2) letters of reference should be emailed directly to stat-posting@umich.edu.
 

The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, and the Department of Statistics at the University of Michigan invite applications for a LEO Lecturer I position at 33.33% effort to teach STATS 449, Intro to Biostatistics for Winter 2026 term. This appointment is scheduled to begin on 01/01/2026 and end on 04/30/2026. This is a part-time, one-term appointment that may be extended, subject to departmental needs and satisfactory performance.

The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.

The initial appointment period is for the Winter 2026 term.  Responsibilities include teaching one undergraduate course, STATS 449, holding office hours and handling routine matters related to instruction. This course is an introduction to biostatistics covering topics such as survival analysis; longitudinal studies; missing data; clinical trials, cohort and case-control studies; experimental versus observational data; issues of causation, and randomization; diagnostic testing; image analysis of PET and MRI scans; and statistical genetics.

Candidates should have a Master's degree or Ph.D. in Statistics or a related field, knowledge of biostatistics including topics such as survival analysis; longitudinal studies; missing data; clinical trials, cohort and case-control studies; experimental versus observational data; issues of causation, and randomization; diagnostic testing; image analysis of PET and MRI scans; and statistical genetics. At least one year of college-level teaching experience or equivalent instructional experience is required. 

The selection criteria used for this search is based on how the applicant's education and experience meet the required minimum qualifications for the position. Excellence in teaching and instruction will be the principal criteria used to select the successful candidate.

Onsite. 

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Lecturers Employee Organization, AFL-CIO, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Questions about applying for this position can be emailed to stat-posting@umich.edu.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Deadline for applications is October 31st, 2025. The anticipated date by which an offer will be made is no later than December 5th, 2025. The appointment opportunity described in this posting is subject to final approval by the academic unit.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.